Best Sift Science Podcasts (2026)

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Gulf Coast communities and oil drilling: Who really pays the price for new offshore leases? 50:31

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Gulf Coast communities and oil drilling are once again at the center of a national decision, and the stakes could not be higher. A new US offshore oil drilling plan proposes expanded lease sales in the Gulf of Mexico, including areas close to Florida that many thought were protected. This episode asks a simple but urgent question: who benefits from…

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Should We Be Mining the Ocean Floor, The Hidden Costs No One Is Talking About 20:49

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Should We Be Mining the Ocean Floor is a question that sounds futuristic, but the decisions are being made right now, quietly, and with consequences that could last for centuries. Governments and corporations are moving closer to extracting minerals from the deepest parts of the ocean, even though we barely understand the ecosystems that exist ther…

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Coastal Economy and Tourism Are Being Put at Risk by Offshore Oil Drilling 55:11

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Coastal Economy and Tourism face a serious threat as the US government moves forward with a plan to open more than one billion acres of ocean to offshore oil and gas drilling, a decision that could impact beaches, fisheries, tourism jobs, and coastal communities for decades. This episode explains why this proposal matters now and how it could resha…

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Wikie and Keijo Orcas: The Breakthrough That Could Save Them, Or Come Too Late 13:46

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Wikie and Keijo Orcas are the last two captive orcas in France, and a major government decision may finally give them a path out of concrete tanks, but the clock is ticking. France has officially backed the Whale Sanctuary Project in Nova Scotia as their future home, yet this announcement does not mean an immediate rescue. In this episode, we break…

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US oil and gas drilling: How This Plan Could Put America's Coasts at Risk for a Generation 58:44

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US oil and gas drilling is once again at the center of a high-stakes decision that could shape America's coastlines, marine life, and coastal communities for decades. This episode asks a critical question: should the U.S. lock itself into new offshore drilling just as climate risks and ocean damage are accelerating, or is there still time to choose…

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Deep Sea Hydrothermal Vents: The Hidden World Beneath the Pacific That Shapes Life on Earth 1:04:56

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Deep sea hydrothermal vents reveal a hidden world where life thrives without sunlight, forcing scientists to rethink how ecosystems can exist in extreme heat, pressure, and darkness. Nearly two kilometers beneath the Pacific Ocean, superheated fluids erupt from the seafloor at Endeavour, creating environments that challenge everything we thought we…

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Episode 32: Confession Session 49:18

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Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, we dive into confessions shaped by grief, boundaries, and the aftermath of unspoken truths. First, a grieving mother recounts the devastating loss of her child and the years of emotional abuse that followed her marriage—culminating in a darkly ironic act of defiance when her ex-husband weaponiz…

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Christmas Special 2025: “THE SACK OF KRAMPUS” and Missing Children 19:27

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Send us a text **This audible episode contains, Extreme horror, graphic violence and descriptions of harm to children. Listener discretion is advised. December 5th. The night the snow, turns pink. Tonight we will be talking about a fictional Spector that haunts Christmas, dating back to the 16th century, an era where witchcraft and demonic magic wa…

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NB556: 2025 Wrap: Insatiable AI, the Worst Top 5, Space Networking Surges, and More 48:45

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Take a Network Break! We close out 2025 with a look back at some of the stories and trends that captured our attention this year. We start with the top five vendors with the worst track records in 2025 for zero-days in critical enterprise infrastructure. On the news front, we discuss the insanity of the... Read more »…

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Climate Solutions for the Ocean: How Restoring Kelp Forests Could Change the Future of the Seas 1:03:11

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Climate Solutions for the Ocean are urgently needed as warming seas, biodiversity loss, and ecosystem collapse accelerate faster than most people realize, and one of the most powerful tools may be hiding just beneath the waves. In this episode, Andrew Lewin sits down with Scott Bohachyk, Director of Seaforestation at Ocean Wise, to explore how kelp…

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Tree-Free Products Are Disrupting Big Industry and Saving Thousands of Trees 32:21

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Tree-Free Products are disrupting industries that have relied on the same wasteful materials for more than a century, and the shift is happening faster than most people realize. In this episode, we explore how Emerald Ecovations produces over 370 sustainable alternatives without cutting down a single tree, dramatically reducing carbon emissions, wa…

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Adding It Up: Dan Meyer on Math, Tech & AI Scepticism 36:29

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In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen sit down with Dan Meyer: math educator, EdTech innovator, and self-proclaimed “token AI sceptic”. Dan’s rare mix of classroom experience and product design insight gives him a unique perspective on how technology intersects with real classrooms. He shares what the classroom teaches him about student en…

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Mass penguin die off explained, the shocking truth behind why African penguins are disappearing and what it means for our future 14:11

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Mass penguin die off explained, a crisis that wiped out ninety five percent of some African penguin colonies, raises a heartbreaking question: how does a thriving species fall to fewer than ten thousand breeding pairs and almost no one sees it happening? This episode uncovers the chain reaction that pushed an entire population toward collapse, from…

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NB555: AI and APIs Drive HPE’s Dual-Platform WLAN Strategy; Dell, HPE Dangle VMware Alternatives 47:06

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Take a Network Break! Our Red Alert calls out a dangerous vulnerability in the popular open-source React library. On the news front, HPE decides on a “both and” strategy for its two wireless portfolios and rolls out an option to let customers pick and choose among cross-platform features in Mist and Aruba Networking Central through... Read more »…

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Marine Wildlife Victory: Why New Protections for Manta Rays and Sharks Change Everything 17:10

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Marine Wildlife Victory raises a powerful question: what does it take to finally protect some of the ocean's most threatened giants, and why did it take this long? In this episode, you will hear how manta rays, devil rays, and several shark species faced years of intense pressure from overfishing and international trade, and why the world finally a…

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Digital ID and Vaccine Control 24:05

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Tonight we’re diving into the dark heart of control mechanisms: vaccines and the newly confirmed Digital ID system. (Side note: we have a special episode about vaccines/mR…

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Northern Right Whale Hope Story: Why the Population Finally Rose and What It Means Next 50:53

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Northern Right Whale crisis: For years, scientists and advocates have watched this critically endangered species decline due to ship strikes, fishing gear entanglement, and rapid ocean change. This episode asks a crucial question: Does the first population increase in years signal real recovery or just a temporary pause in a long-term crisis, and w…

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3I/ATLAS: The Waking Alien Sentinel? 39:58

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Our episode today centres on 3I/ATLAS – that's the third confirmed interstellar object hurtling through our solar system, detected in the vast expanse beyond our planetary…

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Episode 31: A Tale of Two Stories 33:19

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Text us your confessions and stories. In this episode, boundaries and appearances collide in ways no one sees coming. First, a college roommate refuses to disappear for a day just to satisfy his friend’s conservative mother—sparking a clash between cultural expectations, personal space, and what it really means to feel at home. Meanwhile, in a far …

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What's behind your canned tuna? The shocking truth supermarkets never tell you 17:47

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Supermarket tuna raises a disturbing question: What's behind your canned tuna? In this episode, you uncover the hidden human cost of the global tuna industry, including the devastating story of fisherman Deby Putra Bunanda, whose health collapsed after months at sea supplying tuna for major supermarket brands. His experience reveals a deeper and da…

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NB554: AWS, Google Link Public Clouds; Trading Data Center Has Zero Chill 36:44

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Take a Network Break! We start with listener follow-up on Fortinet’s vulnerability numbering, and sound a red alert about an authentication bypass vulnerability in ASUS’s AiCloud service. AWS and Google announce a joint cross-cloud interconnect offering (other cloud providers are invited to play), Microsoft and Ciena pitch a new design to boost opt…

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COP30 Belém: The Hidden Decisions That Could Change the Ocean Forever 19:37

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Ocean crisis: COP30 Belém exposed massive gaps in climate action, and the ocean will carry the burden. In this episode we break down the missing fossil fuel commitments, the weak climate finance language, and the two track political system that threatens to push ocean science into the background. These decisions matter because the ocean is already …

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How Deep Sea Mining Could Break the Ocean's Most Important Wildlife Highways 1:01:06

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How Deep Sea Mining could permanently disrupt the ocean's most important animal routes, and most people have never thought about it. This episode asks the critical question: what happens when mining operations collide with species that rely on vast migratory pathways to survive? We break down the science in a way that makes the stakes impossible to…

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How Revolutionary is Alpha School? 16:35

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In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen look at Alpha School, a model that started as a micro-school in Austin, Texas, and is now expanding. At its core, Alpha condenses academic learning into a morning block where students work largely independently using software, supported by guides rather than traditional teachers. Afternoons are reserve…

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NB553: Palo Alto Networks Acquires Chronosphere; New Agentic AI Products for Orchestration and Networking 47:22

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Take a Network Break! We start with a relative path traversal vulnerability in Fortinet’s FortiWeb. We’ll move on to an acquisition by Palo Alto Networks, another hiccup from our friends at Cloudflare, some AI announcements by Itential and Gluware, and finish with first quarter 2026 fiscal results from Palo Alto Networks. AdSpot Sponsor: Itential .…

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Fish Farm Clean Up: What they pulled from a Forty Ton Ghost Farm will SHOCK you! 14:56

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Fish Farm Clean Up reveals the hidden reality beneath a quiet coastline in Methana, Greece, where a ghost fish farm left behind more than forty tons of plastic cages, nets, metal frames, pipes, and even sunken boats. What looked peaceful on the surface hid a toxic underwater scrapyard that had been breaking apart and polluting the Saronic Gulf for …

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Classified, Weather Modification, The Conspiracy (Geoengineering) 54:25

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Weather Modification, Geoengineering, Chemtrails, HAARP, 5G, SRM and DARPA are just some of the topics in this episode. Tonight, we're in for a ride that's part history, p…

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Whales don't get cancer: How bowhead whale DNA could change human health 13:02

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Whales don't get cancer as often as you might expect, and in this episode you learn how the bowhead whale's unique DNA repair system is helping scientists understand cancer prevention and healthy aging. This Arctic giant lives more than 200 years, grows to airplane size, and still avoids the runaway mutation patterns that lead to tumors in other sp…

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NB552: Nokia Switches On AI Ops; IBM Seeks a Quantum of Advantage 44:58

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Take a Network Break! Red Hat Samba server has a remote command execution vulnerability, and we cover some follow-up on fusion as a viable energy source (still a work in progress). On the news front, we search for signs in SoftBank’s sale of its Nividia stake, Mplify debuts a new certificate on carrier Ethernet for... Read more »…

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Fish feed in aquaculture, understanding what goes into feeding farmed fish 1:10:52

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Fish feed in aquaculture is at the center of a complicated global story that most people never hear about. In this episode, Andrew sits down with marine biologist and policy expert Marine Cusa to explore the hidden world of fishmeal, fish oil, feed ingredients, and the surprising connections between aquaculture, wild fisheries, West African communi…

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Back to the Future: Two Years on with Daisy Christodoulou 32:31

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In this episode Libby and Owen are joined by Daisy Christodoulou MBE, EdTechnical’s very first guest from two years ago. Daisy is Director of Education at No More Marking and a leading voice in assessment. Daisy, Owen and Libby reflect over what’s changed in the two years since that first episode, including Daisy’s own views about the opportunities…

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Orcas vs Great White Sharks: How Killer Whales Are Changing Shark Populations 11:10

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Orcas vs Great White Sharks is more than a dramatic headline—it's a sign of how ocean ecosystems are shifting before our eyes. New drone footage shows orcas in the Gulf of California attacking and killing juvenile great white sharks in what scientists believe are nursery zones. The footage, captured in 2020 and 2022, reveals orcas flipping young sh…

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NB551: Cisco Adds AI to Tech Support; Cryptography Hits a Post-Quantum Milestone 28:59

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Take a Network Break! We start with a critical vulnerability in Cisco’s Unified Contact Center Express. On the news front it’s a Cisco triple play: the company brings AI to professional services and tech support with Cisco IQ, debuts converged infrastructure for the AI edge, and launches a new cert geared for running AI data... Read more »…

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Seagrass Decline in Moreton Bay: What Long-Term Research Reveals About Ocean Change 21:52

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Seagrass meadows are among the most vital yet overlooked ecosystems on our planet. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explores a new 19-year study from Moreton Bay, Australia, which shows that seagrass coverage and diversity are declining over time despite short-term recovery periods. This long-term research reveals that whil…

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Animals Affected by Climate Change: How Seabirds Reveal the Hidden Impacts of Warming Oceans 1:09:57

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Animals affected by climate change are showing us how fragile our ecosystems have become. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin speaks with Dr. Helen Killeen, a marine ecologist whose research connects seabird reproduction to shifting ocean temperatures, prey diversity, and climate pressures across the northern hemisphere. …

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Marine Conservation Projects: Why Recent Wins for Endangered Species Matter 14:52

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Marine Conservation Projects are driving real wins: green sea turtles downgraded to least concern in many regions, North Atlantic right whales showing a small but meaningful uptick, and a new vaquita calf sighting offering hope. In this episode I explain the common thread behind these stories, targeted local projects, science monitoring, and laws t…

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NB550: A Cornucopia of AI Switches; DNS Strikes Again 29:38

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Take a Network Break! We start with some educational content on Small Modular Nuclear Reactors, and sound the alarm about a sandbox escape affecting the Firefox browser. On the news front, a DNS issue triggers a major Azure outage that affected numerous services and caused problems around the globe, Palo Alto Networks announces enhancements to... R…

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You're being Poisoned and you didn't even know it 27:15

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Send us a text Become a SUPPORTER of the show and get a shout out in an upcoming episode, thank you for helping us keep the lights on - https://www.buzzsprout.com/2559264/support Conspiracy, agenda, FDA, bad food, regulators - Just the start... Welcome back, truth-seekers, sceptics, and night-owl investigators to another spine-tingling episode of T…

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Bill Gates & Climate Change: Why His Latest Comments Shocked the Climate Community 16:48

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Bill Gates and Climate Change have become a trending topic after the billionaire philanthropist argued that the world is too focused on cutting carbon emissions and not focused enough on improving human welfare. In this episode, I unpack what Gates said, why it caused such a reaction, and how his argument connects to decades of work in climate just…

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Are These Whales Doing Better? 12:30

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North Atlantic right whales have been teetering on the edge of extinction for decades, with fewer than 400 individuals left. But recent reports hint at a small sign of hope: the population may finally be stabilizing, or even slightly increasing. In this episode, Andrew Lewin explores what that really means. Conservation efforts, from slower ship sp…

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Guardrails and Growth: California’s AI Safety Push 15:05

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Millions of students now study with AI chatbots. There are growing concerns about what happens when vulnerable teens form emotional bonds with AI. Tragic teen deaths have sparked intense debate about how to protect young people from AI systems that blur the line between tool and companion. California just drew the first regulatory lines—but they're…

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Art and Ocean Science: How Creativity Reveals the Deep Sea's Hidden Stories 1:00:41

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Art and Ocean Science are merging in ways that bring new life to marine research and conservation. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, host Andrew Lewin speaks with the creative minds behind Ocean Networks Canada's "Surfacing Secrets" project, a groundbreaking collaboration where sculptors, theatre directors, and scientists explore how art…

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Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary Approval: What It Means for Captive Whales and Ocean Conservation 12:50

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Nova Scotia Whale Sanctuary has officially received provincial approval, marking a monumental step toward creating Canada's first ocean refuge for retired whales. In this episode of How to Protect the Ocean, Andrew Lewin explains how this decision moves the Whale Sanctuary Project closer to reality, what challenges remain before the sanctuary opens…

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NB549: Startups Take on Switch, ASIC Incumbents; Google Claims Quantum Advantage 49:32

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Take a Network Break! Companies spying on…I mean, monitoring…their employees via software called WorkExaminer should be aware of a login bypass that needs to be locked down. On the news front, we opine on whether it’s worth trying to design your way around AWS outages, and speculate on the prospects of a new Ethernet switch... Read more »…

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AI and Water Usage: Do we really need to be worried about it? 19:42

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AI and Water are more connected than most people realize. As artificial intelligence continues to expand, the data centres that power it are using millions of litres of water every day to stay cool. This invisible demand is creating ripple effects across our freshwater systems, and ultimately, our ocean. In this episode, Andrew Lewin uncovers how A…

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Green sea turtle conservation: How one species' recovery gives hope amid a sea of decline 15:25

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Green sea turtle conservation shows us what's possible when people, policy, and passion align. Once nearly wiped out by overharvesting and habitat loss, the green sea turtle has made an inspiring recovery after decades of global protection. In this episode, Andrew Lewin shares a deeply personal story of encountering a turtle nest in Florida with hi…

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NB548: Broadcom Brings Chips to Wi-Fi 8 Party; Attorneys General Scrutinize HPE/Juniper Settlement 29:16

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Take a Network Break! On today’s coverage, F5 releases an emergency security update after state-backed threat actors breach internal systems, and North Korean attackers use the blockchain to host and hide malware. Broadcom is shipping an 800G NIC aimed at AI workloads, and Broadcom joins the Wi-Fi 8 party early with a sampling of pre-standard... Re…

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Coral reefs suffering from climate change: scientists warn we've crossed a tipping point 14:06

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Coral reefs suffering from climate change are no longer a warning for the future, they are happening now. A landmark scientific report reveals that warm-water reefs have already passed a tipping threshold due to global heating, leading to widespread die-offs and threatening the biodiversity and coastal protection they provide. For the millions of p…

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Madagascar Environment and Shark Science with Dr. David Ebert 50:57

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Madagascar Environment is at the center of this engaging conversation with Dr. David Ebert, a world-renowned shark scientist and co-host of Beyond Jaws. In this episode, we uncover the unique challenges and opportunities that Madagascar's marine ecosystems face, from biodiversity conservation to the pressures of unsustainable fishing. Shark science…

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Is social media really destroying teen mental health? 38:51

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In this episode of EdTechnical, Libby and Owen speak with Candice Odgers, a psychologist and researcher studying how online experiences influence children's mental health. They revisit the debate around social media and teen wellbeing, questioning the claims that social media use has caused rising rates of depression and anxiety. Candice calls for …